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AG08 HJU

2008 Ford S-max

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,986 mi
Last recorded176,986 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HJU
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 176,986 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Creaking from top mount

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 176,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 164,961 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 164,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 153,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 153,177 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 142,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 128,952 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Fail 10 May 2019 128,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2018 111,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2017 94,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,162 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 78,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,247 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 55,450 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,273 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 May 2012 36,120 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 27,712 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AG08 HJU is a 2008 Ford S-max in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG08 HJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG08 HJU registered?

AG08 HJU is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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